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KM03 XSK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,886 mi
Last recorded126,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Feb 2016 121,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 111,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside wiper blade slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 103,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 102,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit edge

Pass 19 May 2006 44,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre punctured

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KM03 XSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM03 XSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM03 XSK registered?

KM03 XSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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